Bastoni the "Centaur" — Now is the best defender in Europe
Man of the match, a legendary performance that leaves a mark on Inter Milan’s history and on his career as a great defender
Man of the match, a legendary performance that leaves a mark on Inter Milan’s history and on his career as a great defender.
Not just a great defender — the best in Europe. Today, that’s Alessandro Bastoni.
In the city ruled by Franz Beckenbauer, at Bayern Munich’s home, the Inter Milan defender delivered a performance worthy of the "Kaiser," enchanting the Champions League.
Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport via Fcinter1908.it writes:
“Alessandro Bastoni picked up the Man of the Match award. And not in just any stadium: at the Allianz Arena in Munich, home of Bayern Munich, the team once graced by Franz Beckenbauer.
Comparing him to the German legend isn’t blasphemous — it serves as a reference point to sum up the Inter Milan man’s qualities.
Like the Kaiser, Bastoni is a centaur: half defender, half midfielder — and it’s impossible to say which half is more valuable to the team.
Like the Kaiser, he’s much more than an alternative to the midfield’s buildup — he is the first playmaker, the one everyone looks for.
Everything flows through him, like the first beautiful goal in Munich. He also shares Beckenbauer’s strong personality, which makes him a reference point for his teammates, not only on the pitch.
Earning a degree from the University of Beckenbauer completes Alessandro Bastoni’s education, certifies him as a complete, modern defender, and puts him even more firmly in the European spotlight.
It’s no coincidence that the visionary Pep Guardiola — who loves this kind of player — has been following him for some time, even before signing Josko Gvardiol, 23.
Let’s stay abroad and ask ourselves: how many central defenders are clearly better than Bastoni right now?”